Jurgen Klopp and Gary Neville have agreed massive deals with Liverpool ahead of their game against Arsenal.
Gary Neville criticized the atmosphere in Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United, claiming it was the “worst thing” he had seen at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp made similar comments to Gary Neville about Liverpool’s home support ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal. The Reds manager lashed out at the Anfield crowd after last night’s 5-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final win over West Ham.
“I don’t like the atmosphere behind me,” Klopp said after the win. “I wonder what they want. “We need Anfield on Saturday and I have to keep Anfield on the sidelines without arguing with the manager.Arsenal themselves have been their worst enemies at Anfield in recent years, revitalizing their home fans.
This sparked a heated debate on Merseyside, with Liverpool taking all three points as usual. Mikel Arteta’s failure comes a year after his relationship with Klopp appeared to excite Liverpool fans and players as the Gunners suffered defeat.Granit Xhaka was criticized last season after his performance under Trent Alexander-Arnold saw the Reds drop a point at home to Arsenal and damaged their title chances.
Arteta hopes his players can keep the atmosphere calm at Anfield despite Klopp’s pleas ahead of Saturday’s big game.After last weekend’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United, Gary Neville said it was the worst atmosphere he had ever heard at Anfield, despite Liverpool’s biggest attendance in 60 years.
“It was the worst atmosphere I’ve ever seen at Anfield during a Manchester United game,” said Neville.“They’ve been very quiet so far except for the first five minutes they’ve been involved. I’m surprised it’s an even number.
I didn’t think United had a clean sheet, I didn’t think they had defensive performances like that.”Obviously, Liverpool were way below their level. You can look at the stats all you want, but they were so dirty and clumsy in the final third that United turned it into a game.” I thought Liverpool might lose when United counter-attacked and became dangerous when Klopp moved away from the 4-3-3.
“It was a difficult game for Liverpool and I thought the atmosphere between the two teams was the worst. It’s the biggest crowd I’ve had in 60 or 70 years, but it was very quiet and I usually praise Liverpool fans.
“I probably had a little confidence today. When it was 7-0, I saw people wearing Christmas overalls. But it’s so overwhelming in your head that it can make a bit of sense. “Manchester United didn’t do well but Liverpool made a mistake,” he said.
